The Water
Resource Management Authority (WRMA) was established vide Gazette Notice No.
8140 of 14th November, 2003, following the enactment of Water Act (2002).
The
Authority wishes to fill the following vacant position with a dynamic,
result-oriented and self-driven individual:
Chief Corporate Communications
Officer
Scale 4
The Position
The officer
will report to the Chief Executive Officer
Key Responsibilities
Duties at
this level will include:
- advising the Authority on developing appropriate Corporate Communications policies and strategies;
- providing interface between the Authority and other stakeholders;
- initiating and developing corporate social responsibility programs;
- coordinating and managing the process of launching and promotion of the Authority’s programmes and activities.
- In addition, the officer will be responsible for
- monitoring and updating WRMA’s Public communications strategies;
- maintaining positive corporate image;
- coordinating speech writing for official functions of the Authority;
- management of media relations as a means of highlighting the Authority’s roles and services in the water sector and
- coordinating the organization of protocol functions and other events.
Mandatory Requirements
For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
- Holds Undergraduate and a Master’s Degree in Communication/Public Relations or its equivalent qualification from a Chartered Institution;
- Served in the grade of Senior Corporate Communications Officer for at least four (4) years or a comparable position in a reputable organization
- Computer Skills; and
- Clearance with Chapter 6 of Kenya Constitution Institutions including EACC, CID, Helb, KRA and Director of Public Prosecutions
- Demonstrated capability in the management of public relations function;
- Attended a Management Course lasting not less than one (1) month;
- Computer application skills;
How to Apply
Interested
candidates should submit their applications in a prescribed application form (Click here to download).
This should
be accompanied with a brief justification stating their overall suitability for
the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to
perform the key responsibilities to:
The Chief
Executive Officer
Water
Resource management Authority
P O Box
45250-00100
Nairobi
Email:
recruitment@wrma.or.ke
Submission
of these applications close on Monday October 14, 2013 by Midday
Kindly note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Female
candidates and those with any form of disabilities are particularly encouraged
to apply
Water
Resource Management Authority (WRMA) is ISO 9001:2008 Certified
